Browsing Master Theses & Projects by Title
Now showing items 50-69 of 102
-
Exploring the use of blogging in applied vs. academic mathematics classrooms
(2015-01-01)Reports worldwide indicate that students are having difficulty with mathematics, specifically with their ability to problem-‐solve and communicate (EQAO, 2014; Muliis, Martin, Foy & Arora, 2012; OECD, 2012). This study ... -
Exploring the use of flipped classrooms in secondary school chemistry classes
(2019-03-01)Previous research has suggested that the flipped classroom is effective for higher education students, however, limited research has been conducted for secondary school students. The purpose of this study was to investigate ... -
Exploring the use of mathematics apps in the elementary school classroom
(2017-01-01)Many reports indicate that students have difficulty in mathematics (Carr, 2012; Hinton, 2014; National Assessment of Educational Progress, 2013). Some evidence suggests that technology can help improve student performance ... -
Exploring views on learner orientations and their impact on support and community in online synchronous undergraduate programs
(2013-09-01)The goal of this research project is to assist in filling the void that currently exists around orientation initiatives for online learners in two fully synchronous online programs. This study investigates the view of ... -
Exploring young children’s ideas about wearable technology: a case study
(2017-04-01)This case study, which forms a part of the Kids, Creative Storyworlds and Wearables project, explores children’s perspectives on wearable technology through their stories and other creative ideas inspired by wearable ... -
Fidelity in simulation-based training in diverse professions: a proposed taxonomy
(2022-10-01)This paper examines the concept of fidelity within simulation-based training (SBT) across multiple professional fields. This paper: develops a taxonomy to classify tasks trained via SBT across diverse professional fields; ... -
Guiding pre-service teachers to making
(2022-12-01)As our society becomes further driven by technology, schools need to consider adopting student-centered maker pedagogies that harness the capabilities of technology while disrupting traditional teacher-centered learning. ... -
How secondary schools transition into 1:1 bring your own device blended learning environments
(2017)Many schools have implemented one device per student (1:1) programs. While the benefits of technology in education may not be fully realized until access is ubiquitous, 1:1 programs are often unsustainable. One way to make ... -
“I decided to change the world”: a case study on three girls’ perceived abilities in STEM
(2022-12-01)This qualitative, case-study research is intended to contribute to the literature about the factors that influence young girls to envision themselves as individuals who are valued and capable in the realm of STEM. Through ... -
iBlog: Empowering adult learners through blogging with iPads and iPods.
(2014-03-27)This research project examined whether adult learners with literacy challenges would feel empowered as a result of creating content for a blog through the use of digital technology. The researcher attempted to understand ... -
The impact of an online collaboration tool on first-year community college students’ learning of expository writing
(2021-02-01)This exploratory study examined the reading-writing connection and the effects of online collaboration through the use of OneNote on improving the expository writing performance of first-year community college students. ... -
The impact of the digital society on police recruit training in Canada
(2019-12-01)This research study examines the recruit training of police officers in Canada in light of society’s increasing dependence on digital technologies, systems, and devices. The study employed qualitative interviews with eight ... -
Incorporating digital play into scientific inquiry
(2022-12-01)Play and inquiry have been recognised as effective facets of learning science (Vartiainen et al., 2020). Several researchers have highlighted the importance of incorporating digital play into K-12 students’ science education ... -
Instructional design and development tools for online adult education: a literature review
(2023-12-01)This paper examines the intersection of online learning, adult learning theories, and instructional methods in adult education. Through a comprehensive literature review, it analyzes prominent adult learning theories and ... -
Intentionality in task design research: examining the design process of an online learning tool about mathematics in society
(2022-08-01)This thesis explores the design intentions and considerations made in the creation of an online learning tool for adults. Research in task design includes two components: design as intention and design as implementation. ... -
Investigating the development of a functional curriculum
(2014-06-03)This retrospective case study explores how one region responded to Ontario Ministry of Education's initiative regarding provincial assessment practices for students with developmental disabilities. The findings are based ... -
Investigating the role of informal online communities of practice (CoPs) in professional learning: the experience of second/foreign language teachers
(2017-08-01)This study examined Ukrainian language teacher notions, attitudes, feelings, and experiences related to participation in informal online Communities of Practice (CoPs) as an alternative means of professional learning. ... -
An investigation of adolescent girls’ critical media health literacy in a body-positive program
(2016-01-01)This Master’s thesis describes a research study that examines media artifacts created by 26 adolescent girls participating in a four-week body-positive program. Employing a qualitative case study method, this study explores ... -
iPad Implementation in the Middle School Classroom: The Teachers' Perspectives
(2014-03)This project explores the implementation of iPads in a middle school by surveying and interviewing teachers to examine their • Levels of Use, Stages of Concern, and the First- and Second-Order Barriers they encounter. The ... -
"IS THE UNI FUN?": can transactional distance theory be used as a theoretical framework in understanding the chat content of a university moderated Facebook page?
(2011-08-01)Social Networking sites are being used by post-secondary institutions to engage their prospective and current student populations. The communication that results from these online interactions can be placed within the ...